Saxophonist

Steve Grainger

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Experienced session musician... clients including including The Beach Boys, Culture Club, Deniece Williams, Jimmy Witherspoon, Errol Brown.
Saxophonist
Southsea
Public liability insurance of £1 million

Steve has extensive experience of professional playing, across a wide variety of genres. His first professional gig was with Culture Club during their 1980s heyday. From there he went onto record and perform with acts such as the Beach Boys, Jimmy Witherspoon, Denieice Williams, Alvin Stardust, and many others.

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Steve's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Ann R
16 days ago
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5 out of 5

Steve was absolutely amazing, great communication beforehand to find out what we wanted then played beautifully for our guests. Would highly recommend him .

Reply from Steve
15 days ago

Many thanks for your review Ann! Thanks also for making me welcome, and making the set-up process so easy. It was great fun playing for your event, and I'm delighted it was such a success. Best Wishes, Steve.

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Jennie M
11 months ago
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5 out of 5

Did a fantastic job even with it being a last minute booking !

Reply from Steve
11 months ago

Many thanks for your review Jennie! It was great working with the whole team, fabulous venue and great audience! Thanks again for the booking and I’m delighted it was a success, Kind Regards, Steve.

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Hermione G
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

I cannot fault Steve. He was friendly, easy to communicate with, reliable, professional, over and above helpful... but most importantly a wonderful and experienced musician who brought that something special to our party we were looking for. Thank you so much Steve! We would love you to play another event we host soon.

Reply from Steve
1 year ago

Hi Hermione, thanks so much for your kind review! Thanks also for making me feel so welcome on the day; it was a genuine pleasure to play at the party, in such a great atmosphere and beautiful setting. Yes by all means, I would love to come back and play again!

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Amy F
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Oh my goodness…… Steve was amazing at our wedding! All the way through the booking process he was so helpful and professional and he was even more incredible on the day! So many guests said how amazing his music was and it genuinely added so much to our day! Thank you Steve for making our wedding day so wonderful 🎷

Reply from Steve
1 year ago

Hi Amy and Matt, thank you so much for your kind review, I'm delighted that you enjoyed the performance! It was great fun to play at your wedding - it was such a stylish event, and it also felt relaxed and fun, with everyone relaxed and having a great time. Congratulations again, and very best wishes for the future. Kind Regards, Steve.

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Sarah B
6 years ago, for a Private event in The Dr
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5 out of 5

Steve played at our annual Summer garden party which made the event extra special. His choice of songs and saxophone music were played from the heart, and we look forward to welcoming him back next year.

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Ron B
6 years ago, for a Recording session in Portsmouth
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5 out of 5

Thanks Steve for the Sax solo on my track Avery Row on the Poverty Lane album Trace. It certainly gives colour to the song. Great work!

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Steve's Song list

All the Things You Are Jerome Kern
Autumn Leaves Joseph Kosma
Beatrice Sam Rivers
Billy's Bounce Parker
Black Orpheus Luiz Bonfa
Blue Bossa Kenny Dorham
Bluesette Toots Thielemans
Bossa Antigua Paul Desmond
Cheesecake Dexter Gordon
Coera Lee Morgan
Cry Me a River Arthur Hamilton
Days of Wine and
Roses Mancini
Flamingo Ted Grouya
Georgia Hoagy Carmichael
Giant Steps Coltrane
I Can't Get Started Vernon Duke
I Could Write a Book Richard Rogers
I Wish I Knew How It
Would Feel to be Free Billy Taylor
If You Never Come To Me Jobim
It Could Happen to You Jimmy Van Heusen
I'll Remember April Raye De Paul
Laura David Raskin
Lawns Carla Bley
Look to the Sky Jobim
Lucky Southern Keith Jarret
Lullaby of Birdland George Shearing
Mercy Mercy Mercy Joe Zawinul
Misty Errol Garner
My Funny Valentine Richard Rogers
Once I Loved Jobim
Samba De Orfue Lius Bonfa
Triste Jobim
What a Difference a Day
Makes Maria Grever
When Sunny Gets Blue Marvin Fisher
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Pop, Covers, Soul, Disco, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk, Funk rock, Motown, Tribute, Vintage, R&B, Glam rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, World music, Brazilian music, Calypso, Caribbean music, Bossa nova, Tango, Ska, Skiffle, Samba, Latin, Cuban music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Community music worker, Musicologist
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